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Fireman proved to be a ‘pretty safe bet’
From furious infernos to cunning cats, South Otago fireman Maurice Walter has seen it all during his 50 years of service.
Ten from South named on NZer awards shortlist
Ten from South named on NZer awards shortlist
Ten Southerners are among 70 semifinalists across the country announced in the 2026 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards.
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Battle for ACC cover continues
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Battle for ACC cover continues
A Queenstown woman’s parliamentary petition has not resulted in volunteer firefighters receiving ACC coverage, but a final report reveals the fight is far from over.
Dam water release from today
Dam water release from today
Meridian Energy has advised that from today it will start the controlled release of water at Benmore Dam, with releases at Aviemore and Waitaki to follow.
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Residential housing tracking well but industrial land shortfall predicted: report
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Residential housing tracking well but industrial land shortfall predicted: report
There should be enough houses in Queenstown for everybody in decades to come, but limits on industrial, commercial and retail land loom, a new report suggests.
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Man caught with thousands of child porn files
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Man caught with thousands of child porn files
An Alexandra man who amassed thousands of child pornography files was caught at Queenstown Airport after a Customs officer found the incriminating material on his cellphone.
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Queenstown building boom continues
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Queenstown building boom continues
A building boom has continued in Queenstown, while housing growth has been less rapid in the rest of Otago.
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Old cinema site favoured: poll
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Old cinema site favoured: poll
Most respondents want Roxburgh’s fire-damaged entertainment centre rebuilt where it stood, early feedback from the Central Otago District Council shows.
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Govt's changes cautiously welcomed in South
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Govt's changes cautiously welcomed in South
Reduced red tape, enabling housing growth and quicker delivery of infrastructure are major themes from a sweeping overhaul of resource management.
The Warratahs in Tussock Country Music Festival line-up
The Warratahs in Tussock Country Music Festival line-up
Kiwi country music faves The Warratahs will take the stage as guest artists at next year's Tussock Country Music Festival in Gore.
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Board member plays down praise over weed work
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Board member plays down praise over weed work
A Cromwell Community Board member swapped his board hat for a bucket hat at the weekend.
Swings installed on trees in city parks survive — mostly
Swings installed on trees in city parks survive — mostly
Swings installed at Invercargill parks before recent severe weather have survived — for the most part.
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Monitoring part of ‘Great Matuku Muster’
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Monitoring part of ‘Great Matuku Muster’
Australasian bittern numbers in the Catlins are "heartening", as monitoring wraps up for this year’s breeding season.
Two injured in crash
Two injured in crash
Two people were moderately injured in a two-car crash on State Highway 8, near Bendigo Loop Rd, yesterday.
NZ champs a stone’s throw away
NZ champs a stone’s throw away
New Zealand’s first national stone-skimming championship is set to make a splash at Lake Hāwea next year.
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Restored reindeer prancing in parade
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Restored reindeer prancing in parade
Waimate's Christmas parade shone a little brighter on Sunday thanks to the triumphant return of Santa’s full team of reindeer — restored from near ruin after a painstaking, community-led rescue.
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Options to protect council staff from aggression discussed
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Options to protect council staff from aggression discussed
Angry attacks on Central Otago District Council staff could result in higher charges for building inspections at problematic properties.
Student selected to represent NZ at US science fair
Student selected to represent NZ at US science fair
A Southland Girls’ High School student’s science project which had humble beginnings will be exhibited on an international stage.
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'Beyond belief' to be walking after truck crash
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'Beyond belief' to be walking after truck crash
A logging truck driver who spent three hours trapped by his head in a crushed cab after his 50-tonne truck flipped near Balclutha says he has got his ticket ready for tomorrow’s Lotto draw.
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Xmas Parade ‘opportunity to bring everyone together’
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Xmas Parade ‘opportunity to bring everyone together’
The festive spirit is alive and well in Clutha, after the district enjoyed its biggest Christmas parade in recent memory on Saturday.